Trainer Shauna

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• Commented on Booze Might Make You Kill Yourself!
  I have to agree with the above comments about loss of inhibition being a big factor here. If someone is already somewhat depressed and has had thoughts of suicide previously, alcohol consumption is only going to add to those thoughts...
• Commented on Men: Sugar Could Make You Less Manly
  Interesting! I'm actually thinking about some of the men I know and this kind of fits....
• Commented on Boil Carrots Whole for More Nutrients
  I really don't think this is an issue most people need to be concerned with. Just eat the carrots instead of the potato chips and that would be a start....
• Commented on HALT! Your Emotional Eating Habits
  Very helpful!! i also find myself heading for the kitchen when I am 'stumped' at work! I'm improving on the emotional eating thing, but it definitely is not easy!...
• Commented on Losing Pregnancy Weight: 3 to 6 Months is Normal
  Considering pregnancy is 9 months, 3 to 6 months to lose the weight seems like a very reasonable amount of time....
• Commented on Food Allergies In Kids Linked To Obesity
  I agree with Jody, I really don't know how much this study will hold up....
• Commented on Vitamin D Improves Dieting and Weight Loss
  Oh there are so many reasons why I would love to live in a sunnier part of the world, now I'll be adding this as well! ;)...
• Commented on Dogs: Man's Best Fitness Friend
  What a great article! I just love dogs and have 2 of my own. A 10 year old pug cross and 1 year old frenchie. They absolutely love walks even though the older one has a hard time keeping up...
• Commented on Stumbling Towards a Sensible Middle
  Wow congrats on that weight loss! What an accomplishment! You're right, different strokes for different folks, everyone needs to find what works for them because at the end of the day it's all about consistency and sticking with it!...
• Commented on Mutated Mice the Key to Human Weight Control?
  I'm with you Jody!! There are so many reasons to eat well and be active other than just controlling weight! I know you love your weights and same here!...
• Commented on 5 Dieting Excuses You Can Beat Today
  Great stuff! It's all about what we tell ourselves we can do! If we focus on the things we can do as opposed to what we 'think' we can't do it's amazing what we can accomplish....
• Commented on Are Crash Diets Healthy Afterall?
  Give me a break. Yes crash diets work but they are also almost indefinitely temporary. This is not news....
• Commented on Poll: Who Shrunk My Chocolate Bar?
  Interesting. I've noticed the increase in price and decrease in size in a number of products....
• Commented on SAME Café: Pay Only What You Can Afford
  What a cool idea! I love that not only is this cafe about people helping people, the fact that the food is healthy is great too! This story gives me a nice warm fuzzy feeling!...
• Commented on Rotten Office Food Sickens 28 Employees!
  Ok, that is just the grossest thing I've heard all week!...
• Commented on How to Break Your Soda Habit TODAY
  Wow! 3 to 7 litres?! That's not a spelling mistake, that's how we spell litres in Canada just so I don't look dumb! ;) That's a lot of empty, useless calories! I guess it must be addictive just like anything...
• Commented on Americans Following Unhealthier Lifestyles Despite Public Campaigns
  Yep, we sure are, but our health care system is far from perfect. We have insanely long wait times for procedures, our hospitals are desperately understaffed and our medical system continues to eliminate procedures from the 'covered' category. A lot...
• Commented on Americans Following Unhealthier Lifestyles Despite Public Campaigns
  Yes Ann it absolutely can happen. My hubby is considered obese by BMI standards in the off season when his bodyfat % increases to 12 or 13%. BMI does not take into consideration muscle mass, bone density or any genetic...
• Commented on Americans Following Unhealthier Lifestyles Despite Public Campaigns
  You raise a good point here. BMI isn't always a fair estimate of health. My hubby is a pro bodybuilder (drug free btw), eats very clean and works out 6 times a week. He weighs 180 pounds and is 5'7"....
• Commented on Exercise Stress Test: Measure of Fitness and Mortality Risk
  It's all about making fitness fun! I love the cycling, swimming and hiking suggestions! You don't have to spend mind numbing sessions on the treadmill staring at the wall. Grab the dog, the kids and the spouse and get outside...
• Commented on 7 Simple Ways to Avoid Weekend Weight Gain
  I agree, number 6 is so important! I know for me, if I have one too many on the weekend, I'll end up eating double cheese nachos and pizza because I have drank away my self control. lol....
• Commented on Being Fit and Healthy: Does Clothes Size Matter?
  I really don't think this was a personal attack on thin people. At least I didn't see it that way and I'm a size 2. I think Debra is just pointing out that while morbid obesity may be unhealthy, simply...
• Commented on Bizarre Weight Loss Device: The Boneless Belt
  I'm all for free speech! But you are trying to sell yourself as a professional and using terms such as the ones you use quite often really makes it difficult to see you that way. I don't mean any offence...
• Commented on Help With Allergy Free Lunch Ideas
  Wow, those are some great ideas!! Love the lettuce wraps and sweet potato salad! What about cottage cheese with fresh fruit? That's one of my faves especially for summer!...
• Commented on Bizarre Weight Loss Device: The Boneless Belt
  I agree Mike, 'Japs' is old school and Reta*ded is offensive as well even if you do leave out the r FJ....
• Commented on 10 Ways to Restart Your Diet After a Break
  #5 is a good one too! Get creative and make meals fun! Also, plan, plan, plan!!...
• Commented on Bizarre Weight Loss Device: The Boneless Belt
  Oh my, now I have seen it all!...
• Commented on My Advice to You on Dieting
  Barry you have totally missed the point of this post! This is a very young woman that has had the strength to overcome an eating disorder and is offering sound advice to other young women about how to avoid becoming...
• Commented on Can Someone Help Me Lose Weight?
  As a diet and fitness professional, I would totally agree with Cher on this one! Considering your age, you'll really need to speak to a Doctor and/or professional nutritionist about setting up an appropriate program....
• Commented on Consumers Can't Tell Pâté from Dog Food!
  Blech! This article has made me lose my appetite! Pate is yucky!...